Medicine Creek Counseling- Cozad

03/11/2026

Beautiful testimony of how transformative EMDR can be. Healing is possible 🤎

03/09/2026

Understanding EMDR ✨🌿

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a therapy approach designed to help the brain process and heal from difficult or distressing experiences.

Sometimes when something overwhelming happens, the brain stores the memory in a way that keeps the emotions, sensations, and beliefs connected to it feeling “stuck.” This is why certain memories or triggers can continue to bring up strong reactions long after the event has passed.

EMDR helps the brain reprocess these experiences so they feel less distressing and easier to hold. During EMDR, therapists use bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements or tapping) while a person briefly focuses on aspects of a memory.

Over time, this process can help reduce the emotional intensity connected to the experience and allow the brain to integrate the memory in a healthier way.

The goal isn’t to erase the past, but to help it feel like something that happened — rather than something you’re still reliving.

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02/04/2026

02/01/2026

Custer County resource!

The perinatal experience doesn’t always look like we think it will and knowing the difference between normal adjustment and postpartum anxiety or depression can be tough. Support matters.

If you’re needing additional support. Morgan is a certified women’s mental health specialist, and Hallie is continuing advanced training in perinatal mental health as well.

If you are in the Broken Bow area, are pregnant or have an infant or toddler, please attend this Mindful Moms that is being provided by Sixpence! Connect with other moms, have some breakfast, and take home a book. If you have any questions, please contact the phone number on the flyer!

07/24/2025

I 🖤 SW

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝: 𝑾𝒉𝒚 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌?

Social work found me in an unconventional way. Throughout high school and college, I loved working as a CNA and home health aide. However, I began to realize that nursing did not feel like the right fit. I was fortunate to have two of my best friends suggest I consider majoring in social work. I came to understand that what I was truly drawn to was not the medical side of caregiving, but the human connection, advocacy, and emotional support. Once I made the switch, I felt an immediate sense of alignment. I had found the career path that truly fit me.

What continues to inspire me about social work is its deeply rooted values: service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, the importance of human relationships, integrity, and competence. These principles reflect the way I strive to live, both professionally and personally.

I also appreciate that social work views mental health through a broader lens. It acknowledges that well-being is shaped not only by internal processes, but also by external systems and socioeconomic challenges. That holistic perspective is what drew me to the field, and I truly cannot imagine building a career in anything else.

06/09/2025

Great Resource!

Cozad Community Schools Summer Food Program upcoming menu!

📍 Location: Cozad Middle School
📅 Dates: Monday through Friday, June 2 – July 25
🕰️ Lunch: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
💲 Cost: Free for all children ages 1–18
🍽️ Adult meals: $5.50

Breakfast will be available as Grab & Go during the lunch service on Monday's and Friday's.

To sign up for Grab & Go meals, please fill out the form at https://forms.gle/HqxVdZr8NupXKTEF6 or contact the District Office for assistance.

05/29/2025

Honoring the strength of our farmers and ranchers today. Your mental health matters just as much as your hard work. 💚

The United States Senate unanimously approved U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Michael Bennet’s (D-Colo.) bipartisan resolution designating May 29th as ‘Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day.’

05/10/2025

Our hearts are heavy as we grieve alongside our community following the tragic incident that occurred. We extend our deepest condolences to the individuals and families affected, and we hold you close in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

In moments like these, it's more important than ever to come together with kindness, compassion, and support. Please know that you are not alone. Our community stands with you.

If anyone is in need of emotional support, resources, or someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Hallie@medicinecreekcounseling.com
(308)737-3051 ext. 702

05/01/2025

04/30/2025

It’s the last few days of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Our support goes out to all who have been affected by sexual assault.

• Every 68 seconds, someone in the U.S. is sexually assaulted.
• 1 in 9 girls and 1 in 20 boys experience sexual abuse before the age of 18.
• Nearly 1 in 2 adult women and 1 in 4 adult men in the U.S. have experienced unwanted sexual contact in their lifetimes.

National Sexual Assault Hotline
1-800-656-4673

03/25/2025

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 ❤️

Social work is more than a profession—it’s a commitment to compassion, advocacy, and justice. This month, we celebrate the individuals who dedicate their lives to empowering others and making the world a better place, in all of the different social worker roles. 🌍

Stay tuned this week to learn about social work in the therapy setting, while we recognize our own MCC Social Workers ✨